Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky vs Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Longmorn
£6875
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£7299
| Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky | Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Yamazaki |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 48% |
| Age | NAS | 18 yr |
| Price | £6875 | £7299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Quick verdict
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is better value at £6875 vs £7299.
For beginners: Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£6875 vs £7299)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£7299 vs £6875)
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 1966 / Private Collection / Gordon & MacPhail Speyside Whisky is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Yamazaki?
Yamazaki Mizunara 18 Year Old (2017 Edition) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
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